Inspired by the natural beauty that abounds on the grounds of the historic chateau de Tourreau, with its sprawling gardens awash in an array of flowers and shrubs and a courtyard lined with water features. Both the event design and photo shoot were intended as a tribute to the château's beauty, meant to evoke an aura of ephemeral loveliness epitomized by the estate's grounds.
The design evoked an aura of ephemeral loveliness epitomized by Tourreau's grounds. Talented Letter a Elise incorporated the region's signature pastel-colored seasonal flowers ranging from soft pinks to pale yellows, evoking a sense of freshness, youthfulness and natural beauty. Then, carefully selected greenery from Photinia trees, with its characteristic flame-coloured leaves came in to complement to the pastel florals, creating a harmonious contrast that evokes the energy of the surrounding countryside. Carefully selected greenery from Photinia, with its characteristic flame-coloured leaves was the perfect complement to the pastel florals, creating a harmonious blend of colours that evoked the energy of the surrounding countryside. The dining table was adorned with a stunning tablecloth featuring a delicate woven floral pattern.
The attire reflected the chateau's refined elegance and joie de vivre. The bride dazzled in a sophisticated gown by Naeem Khan for the ceremony, then slipped into an effortless Elizabeth Fillmore design for the festivities.
As a finale fit for royalty, the happy couple departed in a vintage MG roadster, cruising down the tree-lined lane to discover the treasures that awaited them outside the chateau gates - sunshine, countryside vistas and memories to last a lifetime, born from the very soul of Chateau de Tourreau.
WORKSHOP EDUCATOR & CO-HOST: ANDREAS K. GEORGIOU
VENUE : CHATEAU DE TOURREAU | WORKSHOP HOST : AMV RETREATS | WEDDING PLANNING, STYLING & DESIGN : AMV WEDDINGS | EDUCATORS : ANDREAS K. GEORGIOU, SOPHIE KAYE, CLAIRE MORRIS | BTS PHOTO : COURTNEY BOWLDEN, THE LOCKHARTS | BTS VIDEO : LAURENT ROSTAING | FLORIST : LETTRE A' ELISE | FURNITURE/TABLETOP RENTALS : OPTIONS | HAIR/MAKEUP : MADELINE ELEANOR | EARRINGS CEREMONY LOOK : IRRE | EARRINGS RECEPTION LOOK : WHITE JASMINE | CAKE : ERZULIE CAKES BY NINA K | STATIONARY : CRIMSON LETTERS |
SHOES : JIMMY CHOO | LINENS : NUAGE DESIGNS | CAR : PROVENCE CLASSICS | GROOM’S ATTIRE : BUCCO COUTURE | RINGS : ANDRIA BARBONE @ANDRIABARBONEJEWELRY | STYLING MATS : APRIL RAYMOND | RING BOXES : THE STYLING RESERVE | CEREMONY DRESS & VEIL : NAEEM KHAN |
RECEPTION DRESS : ELIZABETH FILLMORE
travel the globe photographing life’s important events, weddings, and editorial shoots.
The AKG studio was created out of my fascination for blending modern techniques with the art d'excellence from a bygone era, creating a photography of timeless aesthetic and heritage.
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